D’Auteuil named new Lewiston city manager

LEWISTON — Denis D’Auteuil will succeed City Administrator Ed Barrett, who is retiring June 30.
D’Auteuil, the current deputy city administration, applied for the job after the City Council solicited applications from internal candidates. His contract is for three years, and his starting salary will be $120,000.

“As we entered into this selection process, the Lewiston City Council and I knew that Denis was a strong candidate,” said Mayor Mark Cayer. “In my time as mayor, I have had the opportunity to work closely with him and have observed his strong leadership abilities, particularly as he has served as Lewiston’s incident commander for the current health emergency. When he was interviewed by the council, it became clear that his knowledge of the community, management skills and the respect he has earned from city department heads and employees will allow the city to transition to new administrative leadership without missing a beat.”
Barrett said, “When I hired Denis as deputy administrator, I knew that he would play a key role in transitioning the city’s administration on my retirement. I selected him with the belief that he had the skills, ability, and temperament to take over. In the two years we have worked together, his performance has done nothing but reinforce my evaluation of him. I’m pleased that he has been selected for this position.”
D’Auteuil said that he’s honored to have been selected. “I’ve always been proud to be a native of this community and look forward to expanding my role, in concert with our elected officials, in moving Lewiston forward. There is no greater honor that to be able to serve the residents of my home town.”
Before taking his current post, D’Auteuil was assistant city manager and director of public works in Auburn. A veteran of the U.S. military, he is a Lewiston native and lives in Lewiston with his family.